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We remember Benjamin M Leech
We remember Benjamin M Leech
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Harriet Leech
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1885
1888
sibling
Beatrice M Leech
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1888
1889
1893
sibling
Rowland Leech
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1893
1896
sibling
William Leech
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1896
1898
sibling
Harry Leech
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1898
1900
sibling
Robert Leech
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1900
1965
dates
Age 76
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1965
service
British Army
Corporal
27354
Manchester Regiment
24 Reserve Battalion and other Pals Battalion.
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location
Railway Street Chorlton South Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
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location
Spring Villas Chapel en le Frith Road Phoside Hayfield Derbyshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1965
death
Civilian war death
Ashton Lancashire
United Kingdom
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1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin M |
| Initials | BM |
| Last Name | Leech |
| Source | 2350723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Street Chorlton South Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Spring Villas Chapel en le Frith Road Phoside Hayfield Derbyshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27354 | Manchester Regiment | 24 Reserve Battalion and other Pals Battalion. | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Leech | mother | ||
| Robert Leech | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Leech | sister | 1885 | |
| Beatrice M Leech | sister | 1888 | |
| Rowland Leech | brother | 1893 | |
| William Leech | brother | 1896 | |
| Harry Leech | brother | 1898 | |
| Robert Leech | brother | 1900 |
Media
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Thiepval MemorialCorporal Benjamin Morris Leach worked for the Commonwealth War Graves Commision after the end of the First World War, around Thiepval and Beaumont Hamel. See story for more Information.
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Corporal Benjamin M Leech.Coporal Ben Leech serving in 1915 with the 25th (Reserve) Battalion. Also shown is a card recording his work for the Resistance (1940 -1944).Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Battle flag in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial book in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial window in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Corporal Benjamin M Leech. | Desmond1478 | |
| Corporal Benjamin M Leech. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 |
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